Last Friday (14th January) saw the result of the coming together of two Fordingbridge stalwarts, when the Avon Valley Shed installed a set of shelves for Fordingbridge Greener Living’s Community Fridge.
The Fridge team had asked the Avon Valley Shed to build, supply and install a set of shelves to store ambient foods in a more presentable and tidy manner in Fordingbridge Library where the Community Fridge is housed.
The Avon Valley Shed is a group of people who have got together to focus on various activities, including charitable community work, on a non-profit basis, on projects, share skills and build friendships.
The “Shed” was originally conceived to help men reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, supporting members’ mental health and well-being.
Fordingbridge Greener Living’s Community Fridge is based in Fordingbridge Library and its purpose is to reduce food waste by collecting food which supermarkets can no longer sell, but which is perfectly safe to consume.
The food in the Fridge is available for anyone in the community to collect and use, free of charge.
Alison Ayling, Team Leader of the Community Fridge, thanked the Avon Valley Shed volunteers for their work which indeed enhances the appearance of the fridge area in the Library.
“They were very efficient in their work, and easy to deal with as they are very approachable”, she said. The photo depicts Alison with Kevin Graves (left) and Bob Mellors (right) of the Avon Valley Shed.
To contact the Avon Valley Shed, email Enquiries@AvonValleyShed.org.uk or call 07428 590090
To contact the Community Fridge, email fordingbridgegreenerliving@gmail.com or call 07798 555500